McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / HogPeanut
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HogPeanut Common Name:
Hog Peanut
 
 
Scientific Name: Amphicarpa bracteata

 

Habitat/Season: Woodland Savanna / August - September

 

Comment: Native This twining vine has two types of flowers. The ones on the upper branches are long and pale purple or pink. The lower flowers are inconspicuous and lack petals and are sometimes underground. Pigs will eat the seeds of these below-ground flowers